Diana Laufer
Teacher
Bucharest
Summary
Fluency in Hebrew, Romanian and English.
Worked at top international private schools in the United States, Israel and Romania.
Experienced Lead Teacher, Special Ed Support, Art teacher, Hebrew Teacher.
PhD in Psychology, Masters Degree in Art, B.A with double major in Psychology/ Education and Special Ed.
Experienced working with the IB program, DP, MYP, PYP.
Various integrative programs including the Wilson teaching method. Proficient in new technological platforms.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Director
Play It Safe Romania
06.2023 - Current
- Data operating and analyzing. Worked on specialized software developed for managing legal documentation in the provision of monitoring correct function of public spaces including playground in schools and public space.
- Supervision of employees
- Hr coordination and contract negotiation
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing the company''s reputation within the community.
- Drove continuous improvement efforts across all functional areas of the organization by setting clear goals and objectives with measurable results.
- Negotiated strategic partnerships that expanded product offerings and generated new revenue streams for the business.
- Oversaw successful mergers and acquisitions, integrating acquired businesses seamlessly into existing operations.
Special Needs Teacher, Learning Support Teacher
WBAIS
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided one on one support to special needs student to help in the development of academic, social, and behavioral skills
- Assisted the student to better perform at all the activities throughout the school day
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
Art Teacher
American International School of Bucharest
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided art instruction to students of varying skill levels
- Developed curriculum with combined elements of art, including: Communication and expression through art
- Line and texture expression in relation to personality and character, Provided supervision to children and communicated with parents regarding students overall aptitude development
- Integrated into the classroom students with various learning needs, according to the plan developed by the pedagogic and counseling team.
Lead Teacher and Hebrew Teacher
Mark Twain International School
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided Hebrew instruction to students of varying skill levels
- Lead Teacher 7th grade MYP system
- Initiated parent-teacher conferences
- Responsible for teaching, evaluation and grading of the students according to curricula
- Developed and implemented curriculum utilizing weekly lesson plans
- Followed and respected the MYP philosophy and followed the principles of the system
- Trained and educated while offering support and reinforcement to new students
PR International Relations, Retail Group
Bucharest Romania
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Served as both PR Manager and international marketing manager, having worked with international investors from Israel and USA
- Inspected and surveyed buildings, working to a brief, which detailed the space that will be used
- Negotiated fees and set schedules for the projects, supervised development of work and outcome
- Researched and projected plans, chose all materials and combined base of projections
- HR intake, testing employee development
Lead Teacher
Gheser Jewish Day School
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Responsible for the education of 40 students in the subjects: Hebrew, Jewish Religion and Jewish Traditions, respecting the Matok learning system
- Graduated the Matok learning system at the University of Jewish Studies in New York, NY, USA (4 weeks program)
- Responsible for the education of second and fifth grade (co-lead) within the school
- Initiated parent-teacher conferences
- Responsible for teaching, evaluation and grading of the students
- Developed and implemented curriculum utilizing weekly lesson plans
- Followed and respected the Montessori system philosophy
- Trained and educated while offering support and reinforcement of the educational curriculum to new students
- Conducted monthly assessments of student's Hebrew language development
Case Manager/ Mental Health Counselor
Fairfax county Government
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Responsible for maintenance of all client's intake testing, all aspects of benefits coordination, including employment and health benefits
- Provides direct residential and supportive services, including the teaching of independent living skills
- Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring individualized service plans for assigned clients
- Respond to crises and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of clients, staff and program
- Responsible for case management of assigned clients while serving as a leader to the treatment team
- Maintain client's clinical and administrative records in compliance with state licensing regulation
- Facilitates residents in planning, accessing and participating in social recreational and leisure activities
- Responsible for educating consumers and their families regarding medical procedures, diagnosis, life skills, budgeting, health
- Assists consumers with related services such as courts and probation, variety of tests, assessments and education
- Assists consumers with obtaining various social services and entitlements, including; Section 8 housing, house grants, SS, SSDI, Health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid)
Case Manager/ Mental Health counselor
Pathway Homes Inc
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Responsible for assessments, case management, project management, counseling and daily support services to 18 assigned program residents
- Provides direct residential and supportive services, including the teaching of independent living skills
- Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring individualized service plans for assigned clients
- Responds to crises and takes appropriate action to ensure the safety of clients, staff and program
- Responsible for case management of assigned clients while serving as liaison to the treatment team
- Maintain client's clinical and administrative records in compliance with state licensing regulation
- Facilitates residents in planning, accessing and participating in social recreational and leisure activities
- Responsible for educating consumers and their families regarding medical procedures, diagnosis, life skills, budgeting, health
- Assists consumers with related services such as courts and probation, variety of tests, assessments and education
- Assists consumers with obtaining various social services and entitlements, including; Section 8 housing, house grants, SS, SSDI, insurance (Medicare, Medicaid)
Lead Teacher
JCC
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Served as the supervisor of a multi disciplinary team, in the provision of early Childhood education
- Responsible for the EY (age 2-3)
- Initiated parent-teacher conferences
- Conducted monthly assessments of students language, cognitive, social-emotional and sensory motor development
- Developed and implemented curriculum utilizing weekly lesson plans
- Provided individual and group supervision of staff with emphasis on service delivery and program development
- Trained and educated while offering support and reinforcement of the educational curriculum to new employees
- Responsible for inspection and implementation of employees benefits and schedules
- Responsible for intake and evaluation of employees, both initial intake and periodical evaluations
- Responsible for all office operations, supervision of supplies and meeting coordination
Special Ed support
JCC
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Responsible of the after school special Ed program, the integration and supervision of five children with varying needs ( Syndrom down, Spectrum)
- Social-emotional and sensory motor development
Project Manager
Discovery Global Found for Education
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Art education consultant / Project manager
- Discovery Global Fund For Education
- Active participant in a global team for development and implementation
- Aided in the development of reforms to Romania's education system
- Provided structured art workshops for marginalized children in 15 different schools
- Managed the program's budget to ensure the optimal use of resources
- Responsible for supply acquisition
Education
PhD - Psychology
University of Bucharest
08.2004 - 05.2011
Master's - Art
Florence Design Academy
Florence, Italy 08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor's - Education, special Ed/ Psychology
University of Bucharest
08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Classroom Management
Activity Planning
Educational Support
Individual Instruction
Documentation
Positive Reinforcement
Assessment and Evaluation
Social integration
Behavior improvements
Social Skills Training
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Motivating students
Lesson Planning
Emotional Support
Social Skills Development
Locations
- Havatikim 1, Lev Hasharon, Israel, 0092
- Romania, 004
Training
- Ethics Training, Pathway Homes inc. USA
- Creation of Productive work environment, Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
- Human Resources, Pathway Homes inc. USA
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Pathway Homes Inc. USA
- Working with resistant Clients, Fairfax county Government
- Crisis Management, Pathway Homes Inc. USA
- Infant and children's CPR and first Aid
- APA - The American Association of Psychologists- continuing education, personal development credits
- Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Managebac
Timeline
General Director
Play It Safe Romania
06.2023 - Current
Special Needs Teacher, Learning Support Teacher
WBAIS
12.2021 - 07.2022
Art Teacher
American International School of Bucharest
08.2017 - 08.2018
Lead Teacher and Hebrew Teacher
Mark Twain International School
08.2015 - 08.2017
Master's - Art
Florence Design Academy
08.2012 - 05.2013
PR International Relations, Retail Group
Bucharest Romania
09.2010 - 09.2012
Lead Teacher
Gheser Jewish Day School
08.2008 - 09.2009
Case Manager/ Mental Health Counselor
Fairfax county Government
08.2007 - 03.2008
Case Manager/ Mental Health counselor
Pathway Homes Inc
08.2006 - 08.2007
Lead Teacher
JCC
09.2004 - 09.2006
Special Ed support
JCC
09.2004 - 09.2006
PhD - Psychology
University of Bucharest
08.2004 - 05.2011
Project Manager
Discovery Global Found for Education
01.2004 - 05.2004
Bachelor's - Education, special Ed/ Psychology
University of Bucharest
08.1999 - 05.2003
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